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It’s Tamil Nadu and Kerala again, plus Punjab, that top Modi govt’s school grading index

Report released by Ministry of Education says most states and UTs, except Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, have improved on their scores since the previous evaluation.

Vaccine rules are the big, new hurdle for Indian students heading to foreign universities

Many universities, especially those in the US, require students to be vaccinated. To make matters worse, Covaxin is yet to be recognised by WHO.

CBSE sets up panel to set assessment criteria for 12th students, to submit report in 10 days

In view of Covid, It was decided that CBSE will take steps to compile the results as per well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner, a panel member said.

Delhi govt moves HC against order allowing private schools to charge annual fees

New Delhi: Several appeals, including one by the AAP government, have been moved in the Delhi High Court against its single-judge order allowing private unaided...

DU likely to start registration for UG admissions on 15 July

Officials said discussions will be held with the admission committee and the academic council to finalise the process of admission to undergraduate courses.

PM Modi interacts with class 12 students, asks them to utilise time productively, creatively

Joining an interaction by the Education Ministry, Modi asked them how they are feeling following the cancellation of the board exams and what are they planning to do now.

Govt extends validity of Teachers Eligibility Test certificates from 7 years to lifetime

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" said the decision will be implemented with a retrospective effect from 2011 and that the move will boost employment opportunities.

Economist Arvind Subramanian to join Brown University months after quitting Ashoka University

Arvind Subramanian will join Brown University's Watson Institute as a senior fellow on 1 July.

‘Need to plan before it’s too late once again’ — Manish Sisodia on new academic session

New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Wednesday said it is time the government starts planning about how class 10 and 12 students...

DU to ‘adjust admission process’ after cancellation of CBSE Class 12 board exams

The university's acting VC P C Joshi emphasised that the university will not compromise on merit and suggested the Central Universities Common Entrance Test for admission.

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Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?